The Disciple Newsletter
March 2024
Like always, this newsletter is FULL of amazing, encouraging and inspiring information about the ministries of our church and opportunities for you to serve that you won't want to miss. You can even print it out and put it on the fridge!
(Because there is so much info in the newsletter, you will have to click on "view entire message" at the bottom of the email.)
Important Dates this Month
(More info in body of this newsletter)

March 10th - Clocks Spring Forward
March 29th - 6:30 pm Good Friday Service
March 31st - Easter Sunday







Announcing an upcoming Women's Ministry:

Baby Bottles will be available to pick up during both services on Sunday March 3rd.
Let's join together and celebrate 30 years of ministry with them!
Virginia Creeper Trail Biking Trip

We are planning a biking trip on the Virginia Creeper Trail for May 11, 2024. We have done this trail before. It is either downhill or flat, NO UP HILL. The ride is approximately 17 miles and very easy. If you do not have a bike, you can rent one when you arrive in Damascus, VA. The cost for the shuttle, bike rental and helmet is $39.95 for adults, $32.99 for 12 and under. If you have a bike the shuttle cost is $24.99. We will meet at Higgins and leave at approximately 8 AM and should be back around 6 PM.  You can pack a lunch or purchase lunch on the trail. Jake and Jordan are planning on having the youth join us. We plan to have a devotional on the trail. If you are interested call Tom Trimble at 704-618-7024 or email gttrimble@gmail.com. This will be a fun ride!
Ignite Student Ministry is back in session Sunday of each month. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring a Friend 6th-12th grade!!

Youth Update:
  • Winter Jam trip was a success with 18 people who went! Thanks to parents & adult volunteers! 
  • Youth retreat in planning for the spring! 
Wonderful Wednesday

Charlie and Stephanie will prepare the meal on March 6th at 5:30.
Make sure to mark your calendars because Wonderful Wednesdays won't be as wonderful without YOU!
Monthly Church Nursery Schedule

March 3rd: Nancy Smith
March 10th: Jim & Julena McQueen
March 17th: Sharon Honeycutt & Lynn Walker
March 24th: Gwen Reynolds
March 31st: Sonya Vess & Judy Riddle
Cookies on Sunday Mornings

Thank you for your willingness to provide cookies for Sunday mornings!
Currently, two dozen is enough. If that changes, I will let you know. Charlie & Stephanie are willing to put them on plates and put them out, so they are available following the service.
If you are not available on your scheduled Sunday, please exchange with someone.

March Schedule
March 3rd - Elizabeth Bush
March 10th - John & Suzette Renfro
March 17th - Sharon Helsher
March 24th - Lynn Walker
March 31st - Easter
Quick Links
Online Giving is
Available!
Higgins is offering online giving through EasyTithe!

Try it now, online or through the mobile app!

Please contact the office or send us an email if you have any questions. dbranton@higginsmethodist.com
Addresses
Some of the Higgins family may have moved, but they are still in our hearts. Send them well wishes!

Charles and Becky Gillespie
Harmony at Oakbrooke
Apt 313
301 Clearfield Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Bob & Kathy Williams
110 Lillians Lane
Greer, SC 29651

Mike & Mollie Lawrence
8033 Rossini Way
Lake Worth, FL 33467

Allen & Bevo Peterson
491 Blackberry Drive
Mineral Bluff, GA 30559

Bev Hunsucker 
870 Oak Meadow Drive
Apt. 3332
Franklin, TN 37064
Cell: 828 230-1787
email: bevbhuns
@gmail.com

Sam & Ethel Nash
780 Ledgestone Ct.
Tega Cay, SC 29708

Armin & Renee Wessel
562 Lake Serene Drive
Winchester, VA 22603

Jerry Ezzelle
Yancey House #412
6 Cooper Lane
Burnsville, NC 28714
cell-208-3276
Don't Forget to Use Our Christian Video Streaming Service
Because of your connection with Higgins, you have free access to a huge, always changing, library of Bible studies and Christian Living Studies for all ages and stages of life. Use them for our own private devotions or family devotions. Use them in a group study at your home or church.

There is also a huge library of Kids Videos on RightNow Media.
You can sign up by texting RightNow HigginUMC to 41411 or clicking on the link below or using the QR code below.
Celebrations
Birthdays:
03/03 - Kathy M. Williams
03/04 - Carolyn Johnson
03/08 - Chris Cooper
03/08 - Michael Crooks
03/11 - Shirley Chandler
03/12 - Barbara Jackson
03/13 - Mandel Crain
03/13 - Mary Hamilton
03/14 - Caden Cooper
03/17 - Becky Gillespie
03/17 - JP Tabor
03/20 - Bill Cullom
03/20 - Nancy Watkins
03/21 - Jeff Reynolds
03/21 - Charles Williams
03/22 - Bunnie McIntosh
03/22 - Deborah Phillips
03/23 - Susan B. Strickland
03/25 - Joseph Scott
03/25 - Lynn Walker
03/25 - Garland Wampler
03/27 - Renee Weeks
03/29 - Nancy Fitzgibbon
03/30 - Donna Banks
03/30 - Hillary McPeters
03/31 - Charlie Willis
Anniversaries
03/08 - Ronnie & Lucy Kates
03/09 - Troy & Barbara Jackson
03/10 - Marvin & Sue Holland
03/29 - Tennille & Jim Garofalo
03/30 - Pat & Janet Hepburn
Prayer Ministry
Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16

  • Homebound Friends: Jerry Ezzelle, Jerry Helsher, Louise McClure, Garland Wampler, Mary Tom Aldridge, Elizabeth Westall, Charles and Becky Gillespie, Franklin Hamilton
  • Health Concerns and Grieving
  • Trey & Allie Wilson, baby Denver
  • Annette Brock, heath concerns
  • Elaine Dellinger, fell and has 3 broken ribs
  • Georgia Clark, broken shoulder
  • Lynn Walker's mom
  • Jackie Laferla
  • Leo Jackson & Family
  • Kenny Bryant health issues
  • Claudia Guffey - Complete Healing
  • Vic Hewitt - continued healing and strength
  • Paul Helsher - back at home, prayers for healing and strength
  • Franklin Hamilton (Bonita Widenhaupt's dad) who is in declining health
  • Claudette Carroll health issues
  • The Willis family
  • Pastor Jim Durham, who is experiencing serious heart-related health issues.
  • Ally Ann Laney
  • Susan Yoder - Health concerns
  • Alan Fitzgibbon - Health concerns
  • Nancy Long - Health concerns
  • Bill Baker - Health concerns
  • James Byrd - Health Concerns
  • Debi Metcalf (Annette Brock's sister) - cancer

  • Our schools, teachers, students, administration, etc.

  • Others:
  • People of Israel
  • People of Ukraine
  • Your church staff (Fred & Joyce Zickefoose, Charlie Willis, Dorene Branton, Brian Turner, Alina Smith, Dominique Robinson, Brenda Sparks)
  • Dr. John Fowler and his wife, Liz
  • Jonathan Taylor, U.S. Army (grandson of Charles & Nancy Williams)
  • Logan Eckert, U.S. Navy
  • FOR OUR NATION/LEADERS
  • For children in foster care and foster parents
  • Pray for those who don't know Jesus.
  • Pray for those looking for a job/employment.
  • Pray for caregivers: Those caring for the elderly, parents, children, etc.
101 North Main Street P.O. Box 85,
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2835

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Monday - Thursday
8:30 - 4:00
Friday
8:30 - noon